diversifying higher education faculty in illinois fall 2009 - IBHE

Diversifying Faculty in Illinois
Directory of Current/Future Graduates 2009-2010
Education
Phone: (217) 344-7055
Deneca Avant
Email: dwinfre@ilstu.edu
Academic
Institution/Degree/Specialization: Graduation Date: May 2009
U of I at Urbana/Champaign
Mentor/Advisor: Dr. Carolyn Shields
Ph.D. Educational Organization and Leadership
Thesis/Dissertation Topic:
How Teachers Perceive their Job Satisfaction is Influenced by their Principals' Behaviors and Attitudes
Related to Race and Gender
Employment (limited to three entries)
Assistant Professor
Illinois State University
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Assistantships (limited to three entries)
University of Illinois at Urbana, Teaching January 2008-May 2009
Presentation/Publication (limited to three entries)
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“How Teacher Job Satisfaction is Influenced by Principals' Leadership, Attitudes, and Beliefs Related to
Cultural Identity Markers.” Presented at Northwestern University (2008, April).
“Leadership Behaviors that Influence School Organizational Success.” Presented at the Northwestern
University (2007, April).
“Educational Diplomacy: The Role of Educational Leaders in Creating and Sustaining Global Understanding
and Curiosity.” Presented at University Council for Educational Administration (2007, November).
Additional Research Activities and/or Interests
Leadership and social justice
Diversity and ethics
Organizational motivation and morale
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